Birds are warmblooded animals, which means that they maintain their body temperature independent of the environment. However, their often tiny size forces them to adapt, and even work together, when it gets cold outside. New Zealand Birds describes this behavior in one species, the fantail:
“They huddle together in such roosts for warmth, the most dominant birds taking the center positions, forcing the immature and more subordinate to the edges where they are at the mercy of the elements.”
This list is our collection of the cutest bird-cuddling photos. Do you have any photos of this adorable behavior? Post them below, or vote on your favorite!
More info: How do birds keep warm? (h/t: lostateminor, nzbirds)
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Tree Swallows Huddle Up With Their Companions
Swallows In A Spring Snowstorm
Superb Fairy Wren Chicks Huddled Together With Their Exhausted Father
Aw, that's so cute... Hope the father could rest a little before they ask for more attention.
Cuddle Birds
This makes me feel 'AWE', this is good for the brain, feeling 'AWE' !!
Napping Goldeneye Chicks
Family
Keeping Warm
Swallows In A Snowstorm
Group Of Smooth Billed Anis Huddle Together For Warmth In The Early Morning Breeze
4 Birds Sleeping Together On A Stick
Owls Keeping Warm
Love this, both eyes closed, one eye open & both eyes open...great shot.
Birds Huddled Up Together On The House
Silvereyes Huddling For Warmth In Winter
Yup it's winter to them: native to Australia, New Zealand and the south-west Pacific islands
White-winged Fairy-wren Family. Dad (blue) With Three Chicks
Two Juvenile Barn Swallows Waiting For Their Parents With Food ©rob Belterman
Our Parrots Cuddling. Although, This Wasn't For Warmth, This Is Love :p
Too sad they are in jail. Set them free where they belong. :( It bothers me to see birds in cages.
. . . and "get by with a little help from my friends . . ."
OK, I know it's for warmth, but what comes to mind is, "all you need is love"!
Beautiful photos, so sweet too.
. . . and "get by with a little help from my friends . . ."
OK, I know it's for warmth, but what comes to mind is, "all you need is love"!
Beautiful photos, so sweet too.